Opens with a driving beat holding solid past the halfway mark. While not a subject you'd expect to translate well to a Broadway production; in the hands of these creatives it's handled with grace, good humor (gritty at times), warm hearts, and harmony. It's excellent inspirational entertainment, and I quite enjoyed it. Note: there is no intermission, and here are some interesting quips from the press kit:

The Long Beach Terrace Theater and MagicSpace Entertainment announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will perform one show in Long Beach as part of the Broadway at the Beach series at the Long Beach Terrace Theater on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Broadway at the Beach, the first-ever Broadway series at the Terrace Theater.

COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

Most recently and for the first time in modern American history, the national tour of COME FROM AWAY performed an exclusive live concert version of the show at three military installations, organized by the USO and No Guarantees Production

Directed by Tony Award winner and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Christopher Ashley. Returning cast members include Kathleen Cameron, Addison Garner, Andrew Hendrick, Kristin Litzenberg, Erich Schroeder and Andre Williams. The 24-25 touring production of COME FROM AWAY will also feature John Anker Bow, Ryaan Farhadi, Richard Chaz Gomez, Jordan Hayakawa, Tyler Olshansky-Bailon, Hannah-Kathryn Wall, Nick Berke, K. Bernice, Jordan Diggory, Rayna L. Hickman, Sierra Naomi and Justin Phillips. Produced by NETworks Presentations.

For tour dates and information please visit: www.ComeFromAway.com

About the Long Beach Terrace Theater: Nestled within the iconic Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, the Long Beach Terrace Theater has served as a premier venue for a wide array of performances and events since 1978. The theater’s versatile 3,000-seat space has hosted everything from Broadway shows, ballet, and symphony performances to world-class concerts and renowned speakers. With its stunning three-story glass lobby, striking outdoor fountain, and exceptional acoustics, the Long Beach Terrace Theater offers an unforgettable experience for every type of event, firmly establishing its place as a cultural cornerstone in Southern California. For more information about upcoming events, visit www.lbentertainmentcenter.com. It is walking distance from Shoreline Village. Go early and enjoy the day strolling the shoreline, visiting the aquarium, circling the lighthouse, enjoying the view of the Queen Mary. So much to see, all within walking distance. Research your parking options before you go.